US Bridges

SR1316 over Cape Fear River Overflow

Good

Bladen County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1318 · Structure no. 000000000170189

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1316 over Cape Fear River Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1316 over Cape Fear River Overflow in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSR1316
CrossesCape Fear River Overflow
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1318
RouteState Highway 1316
Coordinates34.75184, -78.78107
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1316 over Cape Fear River Overflow built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1316 over Cape Fear River Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1316 over Cape Fear River Overflow carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1316 over Cape Fear River Overflow?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR1316 over Cape Fear River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.